A questions I get asked about a lot is how I managed to accept my chronic illness. I wanted to dive in and look at what we really mean by acceptance and, more importantly, whether…
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Embracing self love with my stoma
Self love is something I try to embrace as much as possible. It’s also something which was really tested when my body completely changed. We’re all told to love ourselves unconditionally, but as soon as…
Please stop using my colostomy bag as a catty insult
So often, ableist comments are made and disabilities made to be the butt of a joke. And that’s not okay because real people live with those conditions and you’re adding to the stigma. Ru Paul’s…
Shifting my focus to my wellbeing & the impact that has had on my chronic illness
2021 marks 8 years since I became ‘chronically ill’. I’ve had a tricky relationship with medications (specifically them rarely working) and last year got a fibromyalgia diagnosis alongside IBD. The fibro diagnosis is one which…
It’s time to stop making goals which overwhelm us
January is a time which is rife with people setting new years resolutions, goals and you know what, it can feel very overwhelming. Don’t get me wrong, I love setting goals and intentions, and think…
5 step plan to create routine and consistency during lockdown
One thing I learnt in 2020 was how important routine is for my wellbeing. And I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in that. Having some kind of structure to your day as a lot of…
Quick and easy vegan chilli with Schwartz
This post is in collaboration with Schwartz Today I wanted to share with you my easy vegan chilli recipe. It’s the first time I’ve ever used a spice mix pack, and I can tell you…
You’re not lazy, rest is the most productive thing you can do
We live in an age of hustle culture where we’re told we need to be constantly on it and if we’re not being productive, we’re being lazy. Rest is seen as a weakness and you…
Why you need a word of the year
Remember back in January 2020 when we were all filled with hope and optimism? Well, back then, for the first time I set myself a word for the year. The word I chose was growth…